At first glance, Isabelle de Borchgrave’s creations seems made of expensive materials like silk, pleated cotton and damask, but in reality, her 18th century-inspired garments are made exclusively from paper.
Friday, June 29, 2012
CREATIVITY: Artist Creates Elaborate Dresses Out of Simple Sheets of Paper
‘Nigeria's Life Expectancy Lowest In West Africa’
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Life expectancy in Nigeria is now 47 years, making it the lowest among West African countries, the Project Director, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Abdulsalam Nasidi, has said.
Music Director DJ Tee Denies Stabbing Upcoming Act On Set (PHOTOS)
The top music director claims he didn't stab anyone, contrary to the news making the rounds that he stabbed an extra on set of a video shoot last night. According to his side of the story, the guy in question slapped him after they had an argument on set, and some of his boys who witnessed the assault descended on the guy. DJ Tee took to twitter this morning to clear the air. See his tweet below:
Samuel Eto'o Risks Up To 5 Years In Prison Over Alleged Tax Evasion In Spain
Cameroonian striker and the world’s highest paid footballer, Samuel Eto’o, may be facing between one and five years in a Spanish prison over tax fraud allegation.
According to media reports from Spain, he has been accused of conspiring to evade 3.5 million euros in taxes owed on income from his image rights while he was playing for FC Barcelona between 2006 and 2009.
Pastor Runs Mad While Praying For Mad Man
PEOPLE living at Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, as well as shop owners and automobile dealers along Molete road in the town, on Thursday, watched a drama involving a pastor and a mad man.
The pastor, whose name is Timothy, according to an eyewitness, got to Ososami junctions of Oke-Ado around 5.20 p.m and went to meet the mentally-deranged man, popularly known as Tunde, who was sitting in front of a building in the area.
Wicked Woman Pours Hot Water On Her 18-Year-Old Step Son (Photos)
Warning: Graphic Content!
This is the very sad story as told by the elder sister of the victim, Olatunde Ajasa.
Her story:
The following ensued between Mrs Kemi Ajasa (nee Osho) of Lagos State Internal Revenue and my 18 year old brother,Olatunde Ajasa.
I got a call from my brother at about 9pm on Tuesday night (26/6/12). He told me stepmom(Mrs Kemi Ajasa (nee Osho),was going to beat him and I asked why, he explained that Senami (stepdaughter) came to his room to scatter some of his stuffs and he spanked her.
Police Summon Tunde Bakare Over Sermon On Jonathan
Men of the State Intelligence Bureau of the Nigeria Police have extended invitation to fiery Lagos preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over what police sources see as a controversial sermon against President Goodluck Jonathan.
The invitation signed by one Usman Ayuba (a chief superintendent of police) is sequel to a sermon which he (Pastor Bakare) delivered in his church wherein he accused President Jonathan of deliberately trying to bankrupt the country.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Kardashian Family Goes Shopping For Their Own Graveyard
We are used to seeing them shopping for designer goods such as Christian Louboutins shoes and Chanel handbags. But in one of their most bizarre moves yet, the Kardashians were yesterday reportedly looking at burial plots for purchase.
Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks' 'Celebrate' Video Arrives: Watch
Whitney Houston's final music video is a party -- but there's one guest missing.
The official video for the upbeat "Celebrate," which the late singer recorded with co-star Jordin Sparks for their film, "Sparkle," showcases Sparks and her co-stars enjoying an evening at home. Houston is absent, though the May-shot footage is blended with video of her role in the movie: she plays the single mother of an aspiring vocal trio (Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter). In one new shot, Sparks wears a Houston t-shirt.
Ex-commissioner Florence Igbinigie-Erhabor Returned Home Without Pant... Husband
David Erhabor, husband of a former commissioner in Edo State, Florence Igbinigie-Erhabor, on Wednesday, told a Benin High Court, that his wife of 15 years once came home without putting on a pair of pants.
He said, “There was a day she came back home drunk and without a pair of pants on her. She was in the habit of keeping late nights.”
Nigeria, Named The 6th Most Dangerous African Country
The Global Peace Index ranks countries according to their level of danger, and Nigeria was the 6th most dangerous African country of the 10, the combination of the Boko Haram bombings and related killings in the north, and the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) kidnapping and pipeline sabotaging activities in the south have combined to place us in the top 10.
See how they are reporting it below:
Nigerian Girl Voted UK's No.1 Best Black Student Of 2012
We are delighted to announce that Chibundu Onuzo has been voted Number 1 of the UK’s best black students in Rare Rising Stars 2012. She is first female to head up the fourth annual list.
The King’s College, London student, who is the youngest woman to be signed to publishing powerhouse, Faber & Faber, was given the accolade by a panel of leading black Britons at a glittering ceremony at the Houses of Parliament on Thursday 7th June 2012, in front of an invited audience of MPs, senior business heads, family members, friends and press.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Guys, Guys, Guys...This Will Blow Your Minds
This Post has Age Restriction. If you want to know what I'm talking about, click HERE.
Thereafter, you will let us know if you can top that.
Thereafter, you will let us know if you can top that.
50 Cent Released From Hospital After Car Accident
His SUV was apparently struck by a truck.
US sources claim the truck driver has confessed to losing control of his vehicle, which reportedly flipped 50 Cent’s 4x4 over in the smash.
Stop Using D&C For Abortion...Experts Warn
Medical practitioners have been advised to stop using Dilation and Curettage (D&C) for abortion procedure now that even women with complications can be safely and effectively treated with Manual Vacuum Aspirator (MVA) or misoprostol without general anaesthesia.
According to the Ipas Country Director, Dr. Ejike Oji, procedures using sharp D&C are usually performed while women are under general anaesthesia, leading to a longer length of stay in the hospital and increased recovery time. “D&C is typically performed with general anaesthesia which is more risky for a woman and requires her to stay longer at the facility.
First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan Bags Africa's Tourism Ambassador Award
The Wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan, has received the Tourism Ambassador for Africa award from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
The award was presented to her on Tuesday by the Secretary-General of the UNWTO, Mr. Talik Rifai, during the 53rd meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa holding in Calabar.
Uselu Psychiatric Hospital Benin, Admits Over 6,556 Cannabis Related Patients
Dr Bowa James, the Medical Consultant, Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu in Benin, says that more than 6,556 patients admitted in the hospital had drug and cannabis related cases.
He said that 70 per cent of the psychiatric patients were mostly young people who had engaged in illicit use of drugs.
He said that 70 per cent of the psychiatric patients were mostly young people who had engaged in illicit use of drugs.
R. Kelly Falls ill Due to Past Surgery, Cancels All Press Appearances
R. Kelly has been forced to cancel a promotional trip to New York City, his publicist reports, as he took ill this morning while traveling from Chicago. The "Pied Piper of R&B" had been slated to appear on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" and NBC's "Today," but he's apparently wrestling with throat issues brought on by the emergency surgery he underwent last year.
Lesbian Priest Recalled By Sudan Diocese To Lead Worship In Church
A lesbian Episcopal priest who was recalled by a diocese in Sudan for her remarks regarding homosexuality has been invited to lead worship at a historic Virginia church.
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FG Will Not Intervene On Any Nigerian Convicted For Drug Offences - Adoke
With more than a million Nigerians in different foreign prisons on account of drug related offences the federal government has warned that it will not appeal for clemency on behalf of anyone indicted in any country across the world.
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Adoke, said on Tuesday in Abuja that government would not intervene on behalf of any Nigerian ``properly convicted’’ aboard for drug related offence.
Every Nigerian Must Have A National Identity Card By 2015... President Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that he wants every Nigerian to have his/her national identity card by 2015.
The president made this known in Abuja on Tuesday, while speaking at the inauguration of the new board of the National Population Commission (NPC).
The new NPC team is headed by former Managing Director of the Nigerian Breweries Limited, Eze Festus Odimegwu.
Nigerian Soldiers Threaten To Go On Rampage In Sudan
Nigerian Soldiers currently on a United Nations Peace Keeping Operation in Dafur, Sudan have threatened to go on rampage if they are not airlifted out and paid allowances owed them on or before July 3, 2012.
The stranded soldiers whose duty tour had expired after the mandatory six months are from the four Battalions: NIBATTSS 30, 31, 32 and 33 deployed in November 26, 2011 and January 12, 2012.
Two have been confirmed dead from exhaustion and depression following negligence on the part of the Military Authorities to pay allowances owed and keeps to rotation schedules.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Man Who Donated A Church To President Jonathan's Home-Town Dies Of Depression
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Domenico Gitto, the owner of Gitto Construzioni Generali Nigeria Limited, the company which donated the controversial Church to Otueke, President Jonathan's home town in Bayelsa, is dead.
Mr. Gitto, died in Nigeria today in yet unclear circumstances.
Sources close to the Italian businessman however say he has been troubled for sometime owing to the huge debt piled up by his company in Nigerian banks.
President Jonathan Fires NNPC Boss, Austen Oniwon And Names Andrew Yakubu As Replacement
President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the top management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The affected Group Executive Directors include Michael Arokodare (Finance and Accounts); Philip Chukwu (Refineries & Petrochemicals) and Billy Agha (Engineering & Technology).
Drake And Chris Brown Offered $1M Each To Fight In A Ring
Kim Kardashian Steps Out Wearing Kanye's 'Air Yeezy' Sneakers
The reality star, 31, was spotted in Los Angeles this morning having swapped her typical sky-high stilettos for the sought-after sneakers.
She shared a photo earlier this month of herself and boyfriend Kanye West wearing matching trainers.
She shared a photo earlier this month of herself and boyfriend Kanye West wearing matching trainers.
John Travolta Faces New Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A former cruise line wrker has filed a federal lawsuit claiming John Travolta assaulted him with a naked, full-mast hug on the high seas.
Fabian Zanzi is seeking unspecified damages and follows two similar but recently withdrawn sexual battery lawsuits filed by masseurs in Beverly Hills and Atlanta.
Travolta vehemently denied Zanzi’s legal claims Monday as his latest movie “Savages,” an Oliver Stone thriller co-starring Benicio Del Toro and Blake Lively, was set to premiere in Los Angeles.
Health Alert: 'Apple-Shaped' Figures Can Cause Breast Cancer... Research
A BULGING stomach could put women at risk of infertility, cancer and heart disease, a health charity has warned.
New research has shown “apple” figures are becoming more common than the healthier “pear” shape.
The first occurs when women are plump around the middle but have smaller bums like singer Adele, while pear-shaped hotties like Mercy Johnson and Genevieve Nnaji have a defined waist but a bigger bum.
Dr Davina Deniszczyc, at Nuffield Health, said: “Whilst waist size may seem like a cosmetic issue, it is an important indicator of overall health and well-being.
32-Year-Old Virgin Who Underwent Tremendous Weight-Loss To Find Love Is Now Left With Saggy Skin
A 30-STONE virgin who lost more than half his body weight because he wanted to find love is still struggling to meet his dream woman — because of his unsightly MOOBS.
Stephen Hodson, 32, was left with huge flaps of skin all over his body after shedding a staggering 16st in just 18 months.
The NHS clinical auditor tipped the scales at 30st 12lbs and had a whopping 68in waist after years of gorging on takeaways and beer.
PFN Expels Pastor For Impregnating A Woman Outside Wedlock
PENTECOSTAL Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Ughelli North Chapter, Delta State, yesterday, expelled Rev. Lucky Utakpa Oghenemiroro of God’s Gifted Ministry International for allegedly impregnating a woman outside wedlock and re-marrying.
Sterling Bank Plc Sacks 400 Workers To Redue Overhead Cost
Sterling Bank Plc has sacked 400 workers in a systematic mass retrenchment aimed at reducing overhead cost.
Investigations showed that 97 per cent of the retrenched workers were former staff of Equatorial Trust Bank Ltd. acquired by Sterling.
Spice Girls Reunite After 4 Years To Announce West End Musical Viva Forever!
They're baaaaack!
Four years after reuniting for a world tour, Spice Girls Victoria "Posh" Beckham, 38, Geri "Ginger" Halliwell, 39, Emma "Baby" Bunton, 36, Melanie "Scary" Brown, 37, and Melanie "Sporty" Chisholm, 38, came together once more in London June 26 to announce details of a West End musical based on their biggest hits.
Grandmother Cuts Off Her 8-Month-Old Granddaughter's Hands
An eight-month-old baby is recovering in hospital after having both her hands chopped off by her grandmother.
The incident took place when the grandmother was caring for the little girl while her parents were at work in the Shandong Province of China.